Radiographers' understanding of the cultural variations in perceptions of suspected physical abuse: implications for the application of safeguarding standards within clinical practice. Cultural implications for the application of safeguarding protocols within radiographic practice

Fiona MacGregor, Katherine Swainston

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Abstract

Introduction

As a registered profession under the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), diagnostic radiographers within the United Kingdom (UK) have a duty and responsibility to take appropriate action and report any concerns they may have regarding the safety or well-being of service users. Radiographers may often be the first healthcare professionals to observe sentinel injuries such as bruising indicative of physical abuse when imaging vulnerable adults or children. As such their perceptions of what is deemed physical abuse are important if safeguarding concerns are to be raised. Research has identified that physical abuse remains a pertinent issue irrespective of culture. This research aims to gain an insight and understanding of the different perceptions of what is believed to be physical abuse across diverse UK and international cultures from radiographers' perspectives.

Methods

This qualitative research will recruit participants who are qualified and practising radiographers from different cultural settings including Malaysia, Malta, Nigeria, South Africa, and the UK. Recruitment will be through professional social media sites and contacts of the lead researchers. Audio-recorded, online or face-to-face (dependent upon participant preference and location) semi-structured interviews will be undertaken with eligible, consenting participants. All interviews will be transcribed verbatim and anonymised. Pilot interviews have been conducted, materials developed, and ethical clearance obtained. Recruitment has commenced. The interview data will be analysed using thematic analysis.

Results

Themes will be developed in accordance with the reflexive thematic analysis process. Cross-cultural comparisons will be made to highlight any key differences in perceptions (and applications of guidelines). A theme map will be generated to show interconnections between themes and sub-themes.

Conclusion

It is anticipated that this research will provide valuable findings that will help to inform future education and safeguarding guideline implementation.
Original languageEnglish
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 24 Nov 2023
EventAchieving Excellence in Radiography Research and Education - University of Suffolk, Ipswich, United Kingdom
Duration: 23 Nov 202324 Nov 2023
https://web.cvent.com/event/4d0dc577-d895-4bfb-8fdb-0d3c086c598d/summary?i=rITom0NRnEicgihfp3-uCw&locale=en-US

Conference

ConferenceAchieving Excellence in Radiography Research and Education
Abbreviated titleARE
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityIpswich
Period23/11/2324/11/23
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